Dynamic Breadcrumbs (Supports Subcategories + Customizable + SEO Rich Snippets)

If GemPages released a built-in Breadcrumbs element that supports multi-level “subcategory/hub” navigation and outputs proper structured data (JSON-LD), it would be a killer feature for UX + SEO. Today, most stores need custom code/apps to get good breadcrumbs—especially when using landing pages/hubs + Shopify collections—while GemPages pages would benefit from a native solution. Use case example: Home → All Building Materials (GemPages landing page / hub) → Decking (Shopify Collection) → Product page / Article / etc. Why this matters: - UX / Navigation: - Breadcrumbs reduce bounce rate and help users orient quickly in large catalogs. - They add a clean “back to broader category” path without relying on the main menu. - Especially important for stores with hubs, guides, and multiple entry points (beginner vs advanced shoppers). - SEO / Rich Results: - Proper breadcrumb structured data can generate Breadcrumb rich snippets in Google. - Better internal linking structure and clearer site hierarchy signals. Current problem: - To achieve this today we need custom code or third-party apps (e.g., “Breadcrumbs & Categories” type apps). - Those solutions often don’t work well (or require extra dev work) specifically for GemPages landing pages/hubs. - The result: breadcrumbs become inconsistent, fragile, and harder to maintain. Requested solution: A) New “Breadcrumbs” element in GemPages v7: - Works on Home / Landing / Page / Product / Collection templates (where applicable) - Automatically detects context: - Product page: Home → Collection/Hub → Product - Collection page: Home → Hub → Collection - Landing hub page: Home → Hub (and optionally deeper levels) B) Subcategory / Hub support (critical): - Allow defining a hierarchy that includes GemPages landing pages as “category hubs” - Ability to manually map: - Hub page → related Shopify collections - Collection → parent hub - Product → preferred collection + parent hub C) Customization options: - Separator style - Show/hide Home, current page, etc. - Custom labels per node - Design controls (typography, spacing, responsive behavior) D) SEO requirements (must-have): - Output valid BreadcrumbList schema (JSON-LD) - Ensure it’s index-safe and consistent across pages - Avoid duplicate/conflicting structured data if theme/app already outputs breadcrumbs (toggle to enable/disable) Bonus (nice-to-have): - Option to choose the “primary collection” for a product’s breadcrumb when a product belongs to multiple collections. - Integration with Shopify metaobjects/metafields for defining parent/child relationships at scale. Why this is a competitive advantage: A robust, SEO-friendly breadcrumbs system that works seamlessly with GemPages hubs + Shopify collections would reduce reliance on apps/custom code and make GemPages more “full-stack” for serious stores focused on SEO and information architecture.